Regulatory Intelligence
What must be planned for at-risk offset wells before fracking?
Category:
Hydraulic Fracturing
Research Basis
Archive Period
2012-2016
Records Reviewed
9
Primary Topics
Directive 083; at-risk offset well; well control plan; monitoring; adjusted maximum pressure
Current Reference
AER Directive 083; IRP 24; AER Directive 009; AER Directive 010
Common Question
What must be planned for at-risk offset wells before fracking?
Archive Findings
Directive 083 requires a documented control plan for each at-risk offset well.
The plan must cover detection, communication back to frac operations, adjusted maximum pressure, and how well control will be maintained.
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Engineering Insight
For any well marked monitor or shut-in, define who monitors it, what is measured, response thresholds, communications, and contingency actions before the frac starts.
Current Guidance
Current Directive 083 should be used for at-risk offset-well planning and hydraulic-fracturing communication-event requirements.
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